Susie Cooper Auction Prices and Value Guide

Susie Cooper auction prices are tracked in Appraisily's artist market index, with source-directory coverage of 191 records. Use this page to review sold-lot activity, market context, and valuation factors before requesting a formal appraisal.

Susie Cooper auction prices: quick answer

Susie Cooper auction prices depend on medium, size, date, condition, provenance, edition details, attribution confidence, and recent comparable auction sales.

Artist
Susie Cooper
Source records
191
Market update
2026-02-06

Artist context

About Susie Cooper

Susie Cooper (born Susan Vera Cooper, 1902–1995) was a pioneering English ceramic designer whose career spanned more than six decades in the Stoke-on-Trent pottery district. Recognised with an OBE for her services to industry, she founded her own pottery company in 1929 and became one of the most influential figures in 20th-century British tableware design. Cooper's work bridged the Art Deco era and mid-century modern taste, and her patterns and shapes were produced under her own label and later through the Wedgwood group. Her ceramics are widely collected today for their bold forms, distinctive surface patterns, and their role in shaping modern British domestic design. Collectors encounter her work across auction houses, antique fairs, and specialist dealers in 20th-century decorative arts.

British Art Deco ceramicsMid-century modern British potteryCeramicsPotteryBone chinaEarthenwareTableware designDecorative art ceramicsFloral and geometric surface patterns

Common works and media

Susie Cooper's output centres on tableware and decorative ceramics in bone china and earthenware. Common forms include tea services, dinner services, plates, cups and saucers, jugs, vases, and bowls. Well-known shape families include Curlew, Kestrel, and Falcon. Surface decoration ranges from bold Art Deco geometric bands to floral and painted motifs. Pieces are typically marked with the Susie Cooper backstamp; later Wedgwood-era production carries combined marks.

Market and appraisal context

Susie Cooper ceramics appear frequently at auction in the British decorative arts and 20th-century design categories. Values depend on the specific pattern, shape, period, and condition. Early pieces from the independent Susie Cooper Pottery (1929–1966) and rare short-run patterns typically command higher prices than mass-produced later lines. Ceramic condition is critical: chips, cracks, crazing, or restoration can significantly reduce value. Authentic factory marks aid dating and attribution. Collectors should be aware that some classic Cooper patterns were reissued by Wedgwood in later decades, which affects scarcity for those designs.

Auction categories and appraisal factors

Common auction categories

  • British decorative ceramics and pottery
  • 20th-century design and decorative arts

Value drivers

  1. Pattern rarity and range — some Susie Cooper patterns were produced in short runs, while others were mass-produced, which affects value
  2. Condition — chips, cracks, crazing, and restoration significantly affect value on ceramic tableware
  3. Form and shape — certain shapes (e.g., Curlew, Kestrel, Falcon) are more sought after by collectors
  4. Period — pieces from the independent Susie Cooper Pottery era (1929–1966) are generally more desirable than later Wedgwood-produced lines
  5. Backstamp and marks — the presence of genuine Susie Cooper factory marks helps confirm authenticity and dating

Appraisal caveats

  • Susie Cooper ceramics were produced in large volumes over a career spanning six decades; many pieces are widely available and modestly valued
  • Attribution should reference factory marks and documented patterns; unsigned or unmarked pieces require specialist examination
  • Reproductions and later Wedgwood reissues of classic Cooper patterns exist in the market

Evidence

Sources for artist context

This source-grounded artist context passed Appraisily's promotion threshold: high confidence, strong sources.

Source-grounded artist Markdown

Data basis

This page is built from Appraisily's public auction market index. Private transactions, incomplete sale feeds, and attribution changes may not be fully represented.

LLM-readable Markdown summary for Susie Cooper

LLM summary index · LLM full index

Artist value FAQ

How much is Susie Cooper worth?

Comparable public auction sales are the best starting point, but final value depends on the specific artwork, condition, size, medium, provenance, and attribution confidence.

Can Appraisily value my Susie Cooper artwork?

Yes. Appraisily can review photos, dimensions, signatures, condition, provenance, and comparable market data to prepare a current valuation.